othing compares to walking in Paris during the early morning hours - the quiet rhythm of a city awakening, life humming softly, the first light dancing across cobblestones, and a new day begins to take shape.
As you saunter, your presence becomes a part of local surroundings as boutiques open their doors, the air fills up with the scent of freshly brewed coffee from bustling cafes, and people greet each other across charming town squares, as if bound by an unspoken sense of belonging.
To me town squares have always evoked more than physical spaces; they’re the heart of a community. These open, inviting centers serve as marketplaces, gathering places, and stages where life unfolds—where ideas are exchanged, traditions celebrated, and artistry thrives. It’s this enduring purpose of a square, this blend of connection, creativity, and commerce, that inspires me.
Some years back, on one of these usual morning walks through beautiful Paris, strolling through the Jardin des Tuileries, surrounded by the breathtaking elegance of the city, the vision found me.
Moving away from the streets into the garden to crossover the Seine by Pont du Carrousel onto Quai Voltaire - in that moment, I imagined a square of my own—not a physical address, but a place where artistry, design, and storytelling could converge. A space alive with possibility, much like the squares that have inspired generations of creators and dreamers.
Place Castellaines is that Place. It is my address in this world, the home of CASTELLAINES — a brand born from my love for craftsmanship, design, and the art of living. This online universe reflects the elegance and purpose of the Parisian squares that shaped my vision.
CASTELLAINES is a foundation for everything I dream of sharing. Objects that elevate spaces, textiles that whisper stories, art that ignite inspiration, and creations that celebrate beauty in all its forms. My first launch is a cape and collar collection, each piece crafted with care and intention.
Though this Maison exists online, its heart is rooted in tradition and imagination. It is a place where all things beautiful and meaningful come together. A place where design and life converge, and where the story of CASTELLAINES begins to unfold.
A warm welcome,
Auréliana Castellaines 